Consider the following statements regarding the nuclear power sector in India:1.The Atomic Energy Commission announced plans for the private sector to contribute 30 GW towards India's total 100 GW nuclear capacity goal by 2047.2.The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 12 October 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 12 October 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
With reference to the terminology associated with nuclear energy, which of the following best defines 'Small Modular Reactors'?
Consider the following statements regarding the draft National Steel Policy:1.The policy targets 604 million tonnes of total steelmaking capacity by the year 2047.2.India is currently the largest producer of crude steel globally, surpassing China.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following terms describes steel manufactured without fossil fuels, using green hydrogen or renewable energy?
Consider the following statements regarding telecommunications infrastructure funds in India:1.The Digital Bharat Nidhi replaces the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).2.The replacement of the fund was executed under the provisions of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Proposals regarding the Universal Service Obligation Fund aim to encourage Indian telecom operators to build domestic Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit constellations primarily to:
Consider the following statements regarding the National Testing Agency (NTA):1.The NTA is established as a statutory body via a dedicated Act of Parliament.2.A recent Parliamentary Standing Committee report highlighted structural vulnerabilities and examination malpractices within the agency.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Under which central legislation is the National Testing Agency legally registered as a society?
Consider the following statements regarding the proposed GST e-invoicing framework changes:1.The new mandate targets imported services from unregistered foreign entities.2.The requirement applies to domestic recipient businesses with an aggregate annual turnover exceeding 500 crore rupees.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary function of the Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) in the context of GST e-invoicing?
Consider the following statements regarding the newly established ICMR-CHAMP:1.It is located at Keylong in Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.2.It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary mandate of the newly established ICMR-CHAMP at Keylong?